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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,148.11 and 583.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,148.11 and 583.76 is: 874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,148.11 = 583.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,148.11 = 583.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,148.11 × 583.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 670,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,222.10/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.95

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